2 w. ago Mbah visit Christian Chukwu’s family, pledges to immortalise football icon

Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has pledged to immortalise the former Nigerian footballer and coach, Christian Chukwu. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the former Enugu Rangers and Super Eagles coach died at the age of 74 on Saturday, at the Niger Foundation hospital in Enugu. The governor, who pledged when he paid a Read More

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2 w. ago “We’ll immortalise him”: Mbah visits Christian Chukwu’s family

The Sun Enugu State Governor Dr Peter Mbah paid a condolence visit on Wednesday evening to the widow and family of late Nigerian international and coach Christian Chukwu in Enugu, assuring them of the state’s support. Mbah, who was out of the country attending the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit in London at the time […] The post “We’ll immortalise him”: Mbah visits Christian Chukwu’s family appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago We’ll petition NFF over dad’s unpaid wages – Christian Chukwu’s son

First son of late Green Eagles captain and coach, Christian Chukwu, Christian Chukwu Jr, shares the life and times of his father, in this interview with RAPHAEL EDE. He also speaks on the 1980 AFCON-winning captain’s life at home, away from his celebrity status, his alleged unpaid salary by the NFF and more Can you Read More

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3 w. ago Christian Chukwu: Enugu Govt opens condolence registers in Enugu, Lagos and Abuja

Following the death of former Super Eagles skipper and coach, Christian Chukwu, on Saturday, the Enugu State Government has opened condolence registers in his honour in Enugu, Lagos, and Abuja. The registers, according to a statement by the Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Barr. Lloyd Ekweremadu, on Monday, were opened as a mark of […] The post Christian Chukwu: Enugu Govt opens condolence registers in Enugu, Lagos and Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Senator Adeyemi urges Tinubu to immortalise Christian Chukwu

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja   Senator Smart Adeyemi has called on President Bola Tinubu to immortalise the late legendary former captain of Nigeria’s national football team, the Green Eagles (now Super Eagles), Christian Chukwu, who led the country to its first Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in 1980 after previously securing two bronze medals. […] The post Senator Adeyemi urges Tinubu to immortalise Christian Chukwu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NFF denies owning Christian Chukwu $128,000 amid social media claims

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed claims circulating on social media that it owed former Nigeria captain and Super read more NFF denies owning Christian Chukwu $128,000 amid social media claims

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3 w. ago Ngige: Christian Chukwu brought fame, honour, respect to Nigeria

Former governor of Anambra State and two-time Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, has expressed grief over the demise of Nigerian football legend, Christian Chukwu who died on Saturday at the age of 74. In a statement, he described Chukwu as one of the architects of modern football in Nigeria, who contributed immeasurably […] The post Ngige: Christian Chukwu brought fame, honour, respect to Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Chukwu’s memories will forever be cherished – Football stakeholders

The late former Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu, has been described as a great man whose memories will forever be cherished by football lovers. Football stakeholders, who spoke separately with the News Agency of Nigeria in Ibadan on Saturday, unanimously said Chukwu’s death has left a big vacuum in Nigerian football. A former Super Eagles Read More

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3 w. ago Gov Mbah mourns Christian Chukwu, says, ‘We’ve lost a football icon and phenomenon’

Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has expressed deep grief over the passing away of former Super Eagles skipper and read more Gov Mbah mourns Christian Chukwu, …says, ‘We’ve lost a football icon and phenomenon’

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3 w. ago ‘Christian Chukwu’s name stands tall in Nigerian football,’ Atiku mourns

Former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed sorrow over the death of Nigerian football legend, Christian Chukwu. PUNCH Online reports that the former Super Eagles coach died in the early hours of Saturday at the Niger Foundation Hospital in Enugu State, at the age of 74. In a post via Read More

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3 w. ago ‘He was a symbol of excellence,’ Tinubu mourns Christian Chukwu

President Bola Tinubu has expressed sorrow over the death of Nigerian football legend, Christian Chukwu, describing him as a national icon whose contributions to the sport brought pride and joy to millions. The President’s condolences were contained in a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The statement Read More

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3 w. ago Christian Chukwu’s death a personal loss to us, Enugu gov mourns

The Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has expressed deep grief over the death of the former Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu, describing him as a football icon, titan, and phenomenon. PUNCH Online reports that the former Enugu Rangers coach died in the early hours of Saturday at the Niger Foundation Hospital in Enugu State, Read More

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3 w. ago Christian Chukwu: Ohanaeze, Rangers, Igbo sports enthusiasts mourn

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Tributes continue to pour in for Nigerian football legend Christian Chukwu, who died on Saturday, 12 April 2025, aged 74. From football administrators to cultural leaders and former colleagues, many describe his passing as a monumental loss to Nigerian sports and the Igbo nation. Ohanaeze Ndigbo, in an exclusive interview with […] The post Christian Chukwu: Ohanaeze, Rangers, Igbo sports enthusiasts mourn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago ‘We’ve lost a football icon and phenomenon,’ Gov Mbah mourns Christian Chukwu

Governor of Enugu State Dr. Peter Mbah has expressed deep grief over the passing away of former Super Eagles skipper and coach Christian Chukwu, describing him as a football icon, titan, and phenomenon. Reacting to the development on Saturday, Mbah said, “I received with a deep sense of loss the passing away of Chairman Christian […] The post ‘We’ve lost a football icon and phenomenon,’ Gov Mbah mourns Christian Chukwu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Christian Chukwu: 7 facts about late Nigerian football legend

By John Ogunsemore  Former Super Eagles captain and coach, Christian Chukwu died aged 74 in the early hours of Saturday. A longtime friend and former teammate, Segun Odegbami confirmed his demise on X on Saturday. Born on January 4, 1951, in Uwani, Enugu, Chukwu was discouraged by his parents from playing football and hawking plantains, […] The post Christian Chukwu: 7 facts about late Nigerian football legend appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago 7 facts about late Nigerian football legend Christian Chukwu

By John Ogunsemore  Former Super Eagles captain and coach, Christian Chukwu died aged 74 in the early hours of Saturday. A longtime friend and former teammate, Segun Odegbami confirmed his demise on X on Saturday. Born on January 4, 1951, in Uwani, Enugu, Chukwu was discouraged by his parents from playing football and hawked plantains, […] The post 7 facts about late Nigerian football legend Christian Chukwu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago UPDATED: Former Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu, dies at 74

A former captain and head coach of the Super Eagles, Christian Chukwu, is dead. PUNCH Online gathered that the former Enugu Rangers coach died at the age of 74 in the early hours of Saturday in his home state of Enugu. However, the exact circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear as of the time of Read More

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